Where does Dr Prabhakar Singh R practice?

Dr Prabhakar Singh R practices at Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk

What is the specialty of Dr Prabhakar Singh R?

Dr Prabhakar Singh R specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr Prabhakar Singh R?

Dr Prabhakar Singh R is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 20 years of experience.

What does a Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon do?

The Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

What are the typical symptoms of an joint replacement candidate?

The symptoms include where a person is unable to perform daily routine activities because of pain, experiencing stiffness even when lying down or at rest and there is pain despite having medications.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon?

The investigations include Arthrography, Blood Tests, Bone Scan, Computed Tomography (CT Scan), Discography, Doppler Ultrasound, Dual-Photon Absorptiometry, and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry.

Is there a difference between an orthopedic doctor and an orthopedic surgeon?

Not really, in reality the Orthopedists treat a range of conditions such as fractures and dislocations, osteoporosis, back injuries and more. Because surgery is so integral to the role, the terms "orthopedist" and "orthopedic surgeon" are often used interchangeably.

How long will the new joint last or will I have to do a second replacement?

For 80–90% of people who have total knee replacement, the new joint usually last for about 20 years or more.

Dr Prabhakar Singh R, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Chennai, India - Appointment

About Dr Prabhakar Singh R

Dr Prabhakar Singh R is a leading and skilled Orthopedic Surgeon who has been practicing orthopedic surgeries for +20 years.
His professional affiliations with medical societies include his lifetime memberships of, the Indian Medical Association, the Indian Orthopedic Association, the Tamil Nadu Orthopedic Association and the Michigan Orthopedic Society.
Dr Prabhakar Singh R graduated from Kilpauk Medical College, De.MGR Medical University, 1998 and earned a Diploma in Child Health from Stanely Medical College in 2001. In 2011, he did his MS from Coimbatore Medical College.
An expert orthopedic surgeon, he specialises in performing total hip replacement, key hole, bunion, bone graft, spinal disc, joint replacement and cartilage-related surgeries. He also treats, foot drop, foot injury, soft tissue injury management, bone trauma, knee pain, column traumatology, heat therapy, does foot assessment and high-risk wound care.
Dr Prabhakar Singh R has special interest in pediatric orthopedics, spine & complex trauma and joint replacement.
He has co-authored few papers for reputed journals.

Hospital

Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk

Location

Chennai, India

Special Interest

Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery Key hole surgery Disc surgery Bunion Surgery Bone Graft Foot Pressure/Vascular Assessment Spinal Disc Surgery Spine Injury Foot Drop Foot Injury Treatment Foot Assessment Soft Tissue Injury Management Bone Trauma High-Risk Wound Care Knee Pain Treatment Column traumatology Heat Therapy Treatment Cartilage Surgery

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